The war has not only destroyed Ukraine; it has seriously weakened the European economy, as the costs of production have rocketed with the loss of cheap energy imports from Russia.
Analysis
Why are the Teamsters endorsing Greg Abbott?
Workers in Texas suffer under this crushing weight coming at them from all sides because of Abbott. Oxfam America’s “The Best States to Work In The US 2025” reported that Texas is 45th out of 50 U.S. states in wage policies, worker protections, right to organize and the minimum wage, which is still $7.25 per hour. It mirrors the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour that’s been frozen since 2009.
Have the Democrats finally grown a spine?
Politics are fluid, and maybe the Democrats will sell out for a higher price. But their entire trajectory—from last year’s MAGA-lite to this year’s reluctant obstructionists—should disabuse anyone of the notion that they are true allies in the fight against ICE and Trump.
Uprising in Minneapolis
The sense of solidarity in Minneapolis has spread across the country like wildfire since the deaths of Good and Pretti—with protests and student walkouts and that number from the dozens to the thousands in cities, large and small.
Gaza: What ceasefire?
Since the ceasefire was signed, more than 449 Palestinians have been killed. Israel has breached the terms of the ceasefire at least 969 times.
The burgeoning resistance amidst the crackdown in Minneapolis
The broad array of trade unions, community and immigrant rights groups supporting the day of action is breathtaking and points to how deep the hatred of ICE and the Border patrol runs in Minnesota, right now.
Iran on fire: Rebellion returns to the streets
Protests have grown over the past five days despite severe state repression, with reports of police using live ammunition against demonstrators, raiding people’s homes and kidnapping them off the streets.
Attack on Venezuela: “Trump’s corollary” to the 1823 Monroe Doctrine
Despite the defensive nature of Trump’s plans for the Americas, the current campaign of murder on the high seas and saber-rattling against long-time U.S. ally Denmark to pressure it will give up Greenland, should be warnings that the U.S. will do a lot of damage along the way.
What is left of the Chinese Left?
In the midst of the trade war between the US and China, quite a few among the international Left feel happy about Beijing “standing up to Trump’s bullying”. While we are temporarily entertained by Trump’s failure, we must not forget that any Xi victory in his counter-offensive always requires the people to pay the price.
Chileans have elected the most right-wing presidential candidate since the end of the Augusto Pinochet dictatorship
Despite the momentous shift heralded by Kast’s election, though, it is unlikely to change one of the principal challenges of Chile’s democracy in the 21st century: voter discontent and disenchantment.
Stagflation and the K-shaped economy
Rising inflation is one thing. But it is being accompanied by a weakening jobs market as employment growth slows to a trickle and wage rises, especially for the lower paid, have slowed. Unemployment among Hispanic workers — who swung significantly towards Trump last November — rose to a year-high of 5.5 per cent in September, compared with 4.4 per cent overall.
Trump’s military aims: Regime change in Venezuela?
What do socialists have to say about the administration’s threats against Venezuela? Our starting point is opposition to U.S. intervention in whatever form—from sanctions to war. The U.S. has no right to determine the Venezuelan people’s future. Only Venezuelans can do that.
The character and limitations of the opposition to Trump
It’s very difficult to predict where the resistance will expand in the future–because it has been a very, very long time since US workers have actually been combative. And during that long time, not only unions but traditions of struggle have been crushed and need to be rebuilt.
The key characteristics of Trump’s second term
In line with other authoritarian politicians, Trump has leveraged his position to turn the state into a cash machine for him and his cronies, using his position of power to extract wealth through various means, including extortion based on legal threats, sales of Trump-themed trinkets, lavish gifts, and crypto-currency trading.
“No Kings” went to the polls
In virtually every election held in every district and every state, Democrats improved on their performance in the November 2024 presidential election. And in many places, they exceeded their most optimistic predictions.
